In this captivating episode, we delve into the heartwarming and astonishing story of Wojtek, the soldier bear who defied convention and forged an unbreakable bond with a unit of Polish soldiers during World War II. From his humble beginnings as a playful cub in Iran to his heroic role in the Battle of Monte Cassino, Wojtek's journey embodies the resilience of both humans and animals in the face of adversity. Join us as we explore the remarkable camaraderie, courage, and lasting legacy of this unlikely wartime hero.

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This episode of The Strange History Podcast was lovingly crafted with the help of ElevenLabs.io — the magical technology that gives Amy her time to sleep, eat, work and spend time with her dog Jack. While some might say she sounds too good to be true, we assure you, Amy is absolutely a real person… who just happens to have access to studio-grade AI vocal cords and an unnatural ability to pronounce “necromancy” without flinching. Any resemblance to an AI is purely coincidental — and mildly flattering. Dan the announcers name is really Bill and Patrick, the fake ad guy who thinks he is funny? well he is questionable at best. So yes, AI was used but the people are real and the shinanigans are.... well.... shinanigans.